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Job Title:  Farm Supervisor

Organisation: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a nonprofit organization that works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture, with the ultimate goals of reducing hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of all IITA research farms in Uganda.
• Ensure that casual farm workers are available at key times, confirm completion of work/task daily and ensure the equipment needed for work is available and in good working order.
• Supervise, train and mentor farm support staff.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and ensure health and safety standards in operating farm machinery and equipment on IITA farms in Uganda.
• Respond to emergencies and solve problems that may arise on the farm effectively.
• In liaison with the station manager, coordinate and schedule maintenance /repair of farm infrastructure, property, equipment, mowers, tractor, water pump, and other machinery are serviced timely and kept in good working condition.
• Maintain effective communication with research staff and station management, ensuring that farm activities align with research objectives.
• Preparing plans and schedules for crop production, including garden preparation, planting, irrigation, pest and disease management and harvesting and ensuring that all responsible staff understand expectations.
• Sustainably manage fields, including practices that improve soil fertility and minimise soil degradation.
• Keeping up to date records and inventories of farm operations
• Prepare annual workplans and submit to the Station Manager
• Support station manager in the recruiting, training of farm workers.
• Manage the farm store, ensuring that farm supplies requested for and supplied on time.
• Work with the Station Manager to schedule drivers and vehicles based on demand for field activity, airport pickup and drops.
• Support research staff in organizing teams for data collection exercises, field trials and other research activities.
• Prepare and manage the research farm’s annual budget and cost recovery system, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.
• Prepare monthly reports and share with the Station Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in agriculture, plant science, agronomy or any other related field.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in farm management, preferably in a research setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of agricultural research methods and best practices.
• Proficiency in use of farm machinery and equipment.
• Experience in budget development and financial management is an added advantage.
• Ability to use Ms Office and other computer-based tools.
• Should be passionate about agriculture research and development.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Good interactive communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of government regulations and conversant with safety measures required in a research farm.
• Experience working in a multicultural setting.
• Willingness to extend beyond working hours when need arises.

Benefits: We offer a highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant environment.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join us in this capacity should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 8^th March 2024

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